How to get from San Diego to Alpine by bus and cable car?

From San Diego to Alpine by bus and cable car

To get from San Diego to Alpine in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE cable car from Fifth Avenue Station station to El Cajon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 864 bus and finally take the 838 bus from Camino Canada & Walmart station to Willows Rd & 4058 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and cable car schedule from San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Alpine on the Moovit app.

133min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 864
864
Bus - 838
838
Leaves from Fifth Avenue Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Fifth Avenue Station
    ID 75089
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 92209
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 864864
    Wait for bus
    864
    East County Sq
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Canada & Walmart
    ID 41158
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 838838
    Wait for bus
    838
    Viejas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Willows Rd & 4058
    Ride to bus station
    Willows Rd & 4058
    ID 40944
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego to Alpine

The distance between San Diego, San Diego and Alpine, San Diego is approximately 36.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego to Alpine by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from San Diego to Alpine

To check the bus and cable car schedule from San Diego to Alpine using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Diego) and destination (Alpine), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and cable car routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and cable car, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and cable car schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Alpine?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Cable Car line ORANGE, Bus line 864, Bus line 838.

  • Is there a direct cable car between San Diego and Alpine in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from San Diego to Alpine in San Diego?

    The ORANGE cable car line goes from Fifth Avenue Station station near San Diego to El Cajon Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till El Cajon Station station near Alpine in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Diego to Alpine in San Diego by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between San Diego and Alpine in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near San Diego to get to Alpine in San Diego?

    Get on the ORANGE cable car from the Fifth Avenue Station station near San Diego in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between San Diego and Alpine in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the El Cajon Station stop, which is closest to Alpine in San Diego.

  • How much is the cable car fare from San Diego to Alpine?

    The ride from San Diego to Alpine costs $0.00.

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